Indoor Hydroponics Systems

Abstract

An improved hydroponic apparatus is described. This improved hydroponic system uses renewable energy in containers made from recycled goods. An indoor container controls the weather and all conditions to obtain end results without pesticides or agrochemicals. The system can be fixed or mobile depending on the type of insulation. The system is independent of any kind of weather because it has an internal and external insulation. Indoor temperature also is regulated by a cold-heat exchanger. The lighting system will control the growth and function depending on the program used for each particular crop. The solar panels provide power to all equipment, storing overnight in batteries to keep the system running.

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RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 107,939 filed on Jan. 26, 2015.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]The present disclosure relates generally to an improved hydroponics system using renewable energy in containers made from recycled goods. The disclosure also relates to improved systems and methods for growing and marketing hydroponic goods to the general public.BACKGROUND[0003]Hydroponics is a growing industry providing food to the world.[0004]Hydroponic gardening is a method of growing plants without soil using only mineral nutrient solutions in water. Hydroponic gardening may be performed either indoors or outdoors. The obvious advantage of outdoor systems is the availability of natural sunlight—the optimal light source for growing. The disadvantages are the evaporative rates of the nutrient solution, accumulation of salt buildup from the fertilizers, and the natural heating of nutrient solution that occurs whe...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a hydroponics system using recycled containers made of plastic. The containers are designed to be used indoors or outdoors, and the system controls the weather and nutrient supply to produce high-quality plants without the use of pesticides or agrochemicals. The system is efficient, economical, and can be used in various environments, such as homes, restaurants, and industrial settings. The recycled containers can be insulated and transported, and the system is independent of external climatic conditions. The technical effects of this patent include improved hydroponic growth development and the creation of a sustainable and profitable market for hydroponic goods.

Problems solved by technology

The disadvantages are the evaporative rates of the nutrient solution, accumulation of salt buildup from the fertilizers, and the natural heating of nutrient solution that occurs when exposed outdoors.

The last of these disadvantages is the most damaging to the plant.

As the solution temperature increases, the roots begin to be impacted and, if the temperature continues to rise, will cause the roots to “rot,” killing the plant.

There may be over 300 million such unused containers in the world causing tremendous damage to the environment.

Indeed, the current problem of the quality of the food we eat is directly related to mass production.

A PLC is an example of a “hard” real-time system since output results must be produced in response to input conditions within a limited time, otherwise unintended operation will result.

This method may render the serial delivery methods of other systems unnecessary.

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